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Lemon, Basil & Garlic Baked Chicken

i seem to be clinging to a certain flavour profile this week.....lemon & basil.

citrus & fresh herbs get me everytime, and being the proud owner of garden fresh basil and a bag of lemons equivalent to what would seem the size of a beach ball, i can find no excuse not to put these two together.

last night i added in some garlic and olive oil, tossed in chicken and let the flavours marinade for the better part of the afternoon. the result? a deliciously moist and flavourful baked chicken dinner.

#smellsdevine

#winnerwinnerchickendinner

cheers.xo.

Lemon, Basil & Garlic Baked Chicken

ingredients:4 skinless boneless chicken breasts1 teaspoon lemon zest1/4 cup fresh lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup loosely packed fresh bail leaves, thinly choppedpepper to tastemethod:preheat oven to 350Fin small bowl whisk together lemon zest, juice, garlic, salt, oil and basil leaves and pepper.place chicken and marinade in a large resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for at least one hour to overnight.remove chicken from marinade and place on baking sheet.cook for 30-40 minutes depending on the size of the chicken or until cooked though.transfer to serving plate and top with a slice of lemon and basil if desired.

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